Understanding Fire Restrictions

Colorado faces its fair share of serious wildfires and forest fires and 2018 has been no exception. We take very seriously the responsibility of protecting our amazing mountain community, neighborhoods, wildlife, trails, and forests. Preventing wildfires is a team effort! As we move into the drier months of fall, please help us protect our community and surrounding forests.

If you see a fire (small or large), please report it to local authorities immediately.

Before you go out, always check and respect all local fire regulations. Fire restrictions can change rapidly and can vary by county and jurisdiction.

The majority of fires are human caused. Let’s all take part in protecting our mountain communities, wildlife, and public lands. It is all our responsibility to prevent fires in the places we love to live and play.

Fire restrictions – 3 stages:

Stage 1: Increasing fire danger

No campfires (except within a developed recreation site or improved site)

No charcoal barbecues or grills

No smoking (except in a developed recreation site, building, or vehicle)

No target shooting on public lands

No personal fireworks

No use of internal or external combustion engine without a spark-arresting device